Treaty of Edinburgh Northampton

After the crowning of King Robert Bruce in 1306, Britain's desire to rule over Scotland, undermining the authority of Robert Bruce became increasingly apparent. Despite a formally established treaty, King Edward II of England allowed pirates to pillage a Scottish trade ship and massacre the Scottish passengers. Infuriated, Robert Bruce entered into alliance with France in 1326 and began aiding France in the attack on the British. After the death of King Edward II, his widdow understood the necessity to talk peace with Scotland. On May 3rd of 1328, the Treaty of Northampton, signifying the sovereignty of Scotland belonged to Robert Bruce, and therefore, that Scotland was to be "Separate in all things from the kingdom of Enlgand, whole, free, and undisturbed..." Of course, the concept was unfavorable to the British people, and the treaty would only last a total of five years before the English crown would attempt to reclaim Scotland.

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